The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have themselves a new starting pitcher
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Michael Rainone
Dec 27, 2025 (11:28 PM)
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The Toronto Blue Jays have a pretty good starting rotation for next season, with Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, Cody Ponce and Dylan Cease, with Jose Berrios as a backup option, but they could be receiving another surprise in CJ Van Eyk.
Van Eyk was once a highly touted prospect, but injuries have held him back, he is however, on the trend back to full form.
CJ Van Eyk could be the prospect the Blue Jays were hoping for.
Cole Shelton of the Heavy reports on Van Eyk's progress in the Mexican Winter League, his play has been impressive, and if it continues in spring training and in triple-A he could find himself in the Majors.
"Van Eyk is now pitching in Mexico in the Mexican Winter League ahead of spring training and having a ton of success. The now 27-year-old is playing for Aguilas de Mexicali and is 2-3 with a 2.90 ERA in 9 starts, while he's struck out 53 over 49.2 innings pitched. The former top prospect for the Blue Jays is regaining his form and could be a starter at Triple-A in 2026."-Shelton
Van Eyk was drafted in the second round in 2020 by the Blue Jays, but was riddled with injuries since, topping it off with a Tommy John surgery in 2022, he couldn't find his rhythm until recently. But the 27 year old still has some hope of making his MLB dreams come true if he continues his current form.
"Van Eyk is throwing two shapes of a fastball now, working in a two-seamer, and is sitting 93-95 mph. This sets up his curveball, an excellent pitch that could be effective against MLB hitters. And a slider that plays well. Van Eyk's workload will need to be closely monitored, given how his past few seasons have gone. But there is a surprising amount of internal belief that Van Eyk can get this back on track. And quickly, if his health cooperates.»-Shelton
Van Eyk could be an exciting addition to the Blue Jays, an injury or an underperforming pitcher, could see a call up for him and it'll be his chance to prove he belongs.
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DECEMBRE 27|349 ANSWERS The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have themselves a new starting pitcher Will CJ Van Eyk make an MLB appearance for the Toronto Blue Jays next season? | ||
| Yes | 167 | 47.9 % |
| No | 182 | 52.1 % |
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